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Behind every invention there's a story . . .
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If the Shoe Fits...
If you've ever been fitted for a pair of shoes, you've been in close contact with a Brannock Device. Unlike earlier measuring implements, Charles Brannock's 1925 invention measured the overall length, width, and heel-to-ball length of the foot all at once, making better fitting shoes possible for everyone, from children to soldiers.
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